Plasmonic solar cells

Description

The scattering from metal nanoparticles near their localized
plasmon resonance is a promising way of increasing the light absorption in
thin-film solar cells. Enhancements in photocurrent have been observed for
a wide range of semiconductors and solar cell configurations. We review
experimental and theoretical progress that has been made in recent years,
describe the basic mechanisms at work, and provide an outlook on future
prospects in this area.